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In-person learning is better than virtual-learning.

There are many reasons why this is accurate.

The first reason is that being in-person has more communication between the teacher and student.

Secondly, being in-person makes it easier to pay attention. Lastly, it helps children socialize with their peers. For further insight into this topic, we can explore the reasons and examples why this is true.

In-person learning is better, because you can get a personal connection between the teacher and yourself.

Riverside School’s seventh and eighth grade basketball homecoming ceremony featured Macy Long as queen, Rhome Alexander as king and flower girls/crown bearers
Charlie Bradley, Jaxon Ward and Korrah Mullings.

The El Reno Wranglers recently held their first meeting of 2023, with Jimmy Johnston opening the meeting, followed by the flag salute led by Trisha Duncan and Gary Sorrells offering prayer.

It was reported the Wranglers have donated $500 to the following charities: House of Healing, The Lord’s Harvest, Mobile Meals, Savannah Station and Blessings Baskets.

The El Reno Wranglers Annual Rodeo was rated one of the Top 5 Indoor IPRA Rodeos of the Year.

Members discussed upcoming playdays and parades.

Okarche High School seniors Kylie Bailey and Jacob Hendrickson were named as December Lioness and Lion honorees.

OHS December Students of the Month were Madi Vogt and Jalie Rother.

BOY – Taylor and Kelsey Hockersmith of El Reno are parents of a boy, Jackson Lee Hockersmith, born Oct. 18 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.

He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21 inches in length.

Jackson has a brother, Grayson Reed.

Maternal grandparents are Theresa Hall of Yukon and Bill Sanders of Mustang.

Paternal grandparents are Amber and David Hockersmith and Brad and Stephanie Baker, all of El Reno.

Whether on the streets of America or abroad, from prisons to parks, churches of all sizes and the corporate stage, singer, songwriter and saxophonist Greg Winn has been Making Music Matter for more than 40 years.

He has devoted his life to music ministry and is described as one of the most versatile music ministers on the road today.

Winn will be in concert on Sunday, Jan. 8 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at First Assembly of God, 1701 S. Jensen Ave.

The public is invited, and child care will be provided through age 4.

El Reno High School December Students of the Month are Madison Rochdi, Cole Caldwell, Emma Pawnee, Charles McGuire-Underwood, Kaysen Atkinson, Dawson Holland, Madison Patswald and Kyston Haines.